The Wabanaki Confederacy (Wabenaki, Wobanaki, translated to "People of the Dawn" or "Easterner"; also: Wabanakia, "Dawnland" [1]) is a North American First Nations and Native …

6 days ago · Read some of the latest news coverage of Wabanaki issues appearing in news organizations across Maine and nationwide. Maine legislators are considering a bill that would …

Dec 3, 2024 · Today people from the four tribes—the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy and Penobscot—collectively known as the Wabanaki, or “People of the Dawnland” live throughout …

Native Americans have lived in Maine for thousands of years. They are here today, and their story extends back, some say, to time immemorial. In historic times, we, the ckuwaponahkiyik, used …

The Wabanaki Confederacy (Waponahki) — translated as “People of the First Light” or “Dawnland” — currently comprises five principal nations: the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet, …

A potent force for some two hundred years, the Wabanaki Confederacy played a crucial role in the long struggle for aboriginal rights in Northeast America. But, this confederacy was more than a …

Learn about Native diplomacy and obligation by exploring 13,000 years of Wabanaki residence in Maine through 17th century treaties, historic items, and contemporary artworks—from ash …

Apr 3, 2025 · We support the self-determination of Wabanaki people through education, truth-telling, restorative justice, and restorative practices in Wabanaki and Maine communities.

Despite colonization and attempted genocide—including the forced removal of their children—the Wabanaki Nations have endured as sovereign and self-determining peoples, with distinct and …

Jan 31, 2022 · One site along Somes Sound provides a snapshot of Wabanaki life 1,000 years ago. Archaeological evidence shows that Wabanaki people set up temporary seasonal camps …